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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production
The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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ADECS 2018: ASEAN shipbuilders struggle to climb the food chain
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Most countries in the ASEAN region have a local shipbuilding industry – Vietnam, for example, has the fifth largest such industry in the world – …
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QinetiQ to lead maritime defence innovation
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ADECS 2018: South Korea harbours nuclear submarine ambitions
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South Korea is airing ambitions to form a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) fleet and the eventual commissioning of such boats is being described as ‘politically inevitable’. …
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SA-10U production begins in Ukraine
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Bulgaria set to launch long-delayed armour upgrades
31st January 2018
The Bulgarian MoD has indicated it will acquire new wheeled IFVs as part of its modernisation agenda, in addition to upgrading existing Soviet-era armour. According …
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ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)
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Shephard speaks with key industry analysts on the challenges and facing the waters surrounding Asia-Pacific and how both navies and coast guards are combating these difficulties.
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Atlas Dynamics, Luxriot enter partnership
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Atlas Dynamics has partnered with Luxriot to develop UAS-based solutions for the defence, security and first response markets, the companies announced on 29 January. Atlas Dynamics …
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ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)
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Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?
31st January 2018
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Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy
31st January 2018
Airbus Helicopters is warning the Pentagon that its acquisition process is under attack by Italian defence company Leonardo. The warning came after Leonardo filed another lawsuit …
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ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells
31st January 2018
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …
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Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin
30th January 2018
Shares in Italy's Leonardo, one of world's top ten defence companies, went into free fall on 30 January after the company presented a recovery plan …
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Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount
30th January 2018
Taiwan troops staged live-fire exercises on 30 January to simulate fending off an invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President …
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Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production
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Triumph Group has signed a new agreement with Bell Helicopter to extend its production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021, …
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Canada receives Polaris special ops vehicles
30th January 2018
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) has taken delivery of its first DAGOR Ultra-Light Combat Vehicles (ULCV) from Polaris.Polaris is delivering 52 DAGOR vehicles …
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US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict
30th January 2018
Russia has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to end the conflict in Ukraine and Washington is deeply disappointed with Moscow's lack of progress towards a peace deal, …
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Missile manufacturers eye hypersonic capability demand
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Two of the largest US-based manufacturers of guided missile systems have pointed to hypersonic missile capabilities as a growth opportunity in 2018. Raytheon and Lockheed …
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Lockheed receives THAAD contract modification
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded $459 million contract modification from the Missile Defense Agency for production and delivery of interceptors for the Terminal High Altitude …
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
